CHEEKY CHERUBS SOFT PLAY AND LEARNING CENTRE CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
08814780 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 May 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 June 2022

End date: 31 May 2023

CHEEKY CHERUBS SOFT PLAY AND LEARNING CENTRE CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2023

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

CHEEKY CHERUBS SOFT PLAY AND LEARNING CENTRE CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 May 2023

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 May 2023

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 June 2022 to 31 May 2023

STEVE ROLF
SUSAN WILKINSON
NATALIE BLADES


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
19 February 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: STEVE ROLF
Status: Director

CHEEKY CHERUBS SOFT PLAY AND LEARNING CENTRE CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 May 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Turnover: 84,915 83,606
Cost of sales: ( 22,647 ) ( 34,400 )
Gross profit(or loss): 62,268 49,206
Administrative expenses: ( 71,009 ) ( 52,229 )
Other operating income: 2,872
Operating profit(or loss): (8,741) (151)
Interest payable and similar charges: ( 1,051 ) ( 1,911 )
Profit(or loss) before tax: (9,792) (2,062)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (9,792) (2,062)

CHEEKY CHERUBS SOFT PLAY AND LEARNING CENTRE CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 May 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 1,241 674
Total fixed assets: 1,241 674
Current assets
Debtors: 4 3,500 3,500
Cash at bank and in hand: 6,652 3,079
Total current assets: 10,152 6,579
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 39,615 ) ( 23,872 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (29,463) (17,293)
Total assets less current liabilities: (28,222) ( 16,619)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 6 ( 3,974 ) ( 5,785 )
Total net assets (liabilities): (32,196) (22,404)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (32,196) ( 22,404)
Total members' funds: ( 32,196) (22,404)

The notes form part of these financial statements

CHEEKY CHERUBS SOFT PLAY AND LEARNING CENTRE CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 May 2023 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 19 February 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: STEVE ROLF
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

CHEEKY CHERUBS SOFT PLAY AND LEARNING CENTRE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2023

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    TURNOVER:Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value addedtaxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover isreduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.SALE OF GOODS:Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods hastransferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods.RENDERING OF SERVICES:Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. Thestage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the totalestimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of acontract cannot be estimated reliably.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value,over their expected useful lives on the following bases:Plant & Machinery 5 Years Straight LineComputer Equipment 4 Years Straight Line

CHEEKY CHERUBS SOFT PLAY AND LEARNING CENTRE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 5 4

CHEEKY CHERUBS SOFT PLAY AND LEARNING CENTRE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2023

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 June 2022 54,762 899 55,661
Additions 990 990
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 May 2023 55,752 899 56,651
Depreciation
At 1 June 2022 54,762 225 54,987
Charge for year 198 225 423
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 May 2023 54,960 450 55,410
Net book value
At 31 May 2023 792 449 1,241
At 31 May 2022 0 674 674

CHEEKY CHERUBS SOFT PLAY AND LEARNING CENTRE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2023

4. Debtors

2023 2022
£ £
Other debtors 3,500 3,500
Total 3,500 3,500

CHEEKY CHERUBS SOFT PLAY AND LEARNING CENTRE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2023

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 1,810 1,810
Trade creditors 3,917 675
Accruals and deferred income 33,734 15,214
Other creditors 154 6,173
Total 39,615 23,872

CHEEKY CHERUBS SOFT PLAY AND LEARNING CENTRE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 May 2023

6. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 3,974 5,785
Total 3,974 5,785

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

CHEEKY CHERUBS SOFT PLAY AND LEARNING CENTRE CIC

Company Number: 08814780 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 May 2023

Company activities and impact

AIMS:1) To provide a children's play and learning centre which provides opportunities for families in M41 and surrounding areas.2) To provide opportunities which enhance the early learning and development of pre-school children by providing regular activities that fulfill and extend the EYFS framework.3) Encouraging inclusion for all by providing opportunities for children with Special Educational needs and their families.4) To provide opportunities for parents to build positive parenting skills.5) To provide space and opportunities for older children to make positive social links and learn new skills.6) To reduce obesity in children.7) To provide job opportunities, apprenticeships and work experience for local people.AIMS ACHIEVED TO DATE:REDUCING CHILDHOOD OBESITY:Our play frame and apparatus provide an excellent way of exercise for both Children and Adults. We have a healthy options range on our cafe menu including healthy snack plates and home cooked meals. We have been awarded £76,000 from the Community lottery fund to fund 5 years of youth clubs and extend the apparatus to the play area. Three times a week during toddler groups is offered free healthy snacks to encourage them to try foods they might not have tried before, in a community setting. Foods include a variety of vegetables, dips and different cultural dishes like Chinese, Indian and Italian. The children sample foods in a variety of ways like cooking potatoes, eggs and pasta. During the toddler groups the children and adults are encouraged to dance with one of our characters (Mickey/Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Bing, Fireman Sam, Bob the Builder and Princess Poppy. During our youth clubs we have activities which include table tennis, tag, assault courses and football. We also offer cooking classes, healthy snacks and fruit.We take the youth club children on outings to local trampoline parks and canoeing.ENCOURAGING INCLUSION FOR ALL AND POSITIVE PARENTING SKILLS:Currently we have various groups that use the centre, Including baby yoga, footlights drama, Trafford Mums, Urmston Partnership and Trafford Council. In addition to this we offer discount to twin families, Home Education Groups, Child minders, Nurseries, special schools including Delamere School, Manor High and Pictor School. A group called Proud 2 be Parents use our facilities, which is a LGBT+ group for parents and their children.Brownie groups use the centre to have mini camps (sleepovers). All are given a reduced rate to use the centre.Depending on the needs of the groups, we offer them exclusive sessions in the centre. We offer discounts to parents using the Gym on the first floor and to music group Minnie Movers.EARLY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOLERS:We hold toddler groups three days a week which are centred around the EYFS activities, this helps under 5's development through fun. These activities include; messy play, home corner, live Saxaphone, tenor horn trumpet and harmonica playing, dressing up, small world, story time, instruments available, singing and dancing. During these sessions we offer sensory time where we have a snack table which offers a variety of snack each week and also a treasure basket with light up touchy feely toys and smelling bags. All of these activities are subsidized by Cheeky Cherubs. The sessions are run by volunteers and young people on works experience.We have a Sensory Room specifically for babies, Autistic, ADHD etc groups, it is open full-time for all to enjoy.The community room which was funded by United Utilities continues to be used for classes including Drama and baby Yoga, messy play and band practice.An interactive floor projector was recently funded by Trafford council Neighborhood Grant totaling £3,000 which was match funded by Cheeky Cherubs. The floor projector has various puzzles and images which helps the learning and development of children in early years or with learning difficultiesThe room is also used for parties at weekends, youth clubs, classes and holiday clubs.PROVIDING SPACE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER CHILDREN:We hold toddler groups three days a week which are centred around the EYFS activities, this helps under 5's development through fun. These activities include; messy play, home corner, live Saxaphone, tenor horn trumpet and harmonica playing, dressing up, small world, story time, instruments available, singing and dancing. During these sessions we offer sensory time where we have a snack table which offers a variety of snack each week and also a treasure basket with light up touchy feely toys and smelling bags. All of these activities are subsidized by Cheeky Cherubs. The sessions are run by volunteers and young people on works experience.We have a Sensory Room specifically for babies, Autistic, ADHD etc groups, it is open full-time for all to enjoy.The community room which was funded by United Utilities continues to be used for classes including Drama and baby Yoga, messy play and band practice.An interactive floor projector was recently funded by Trafford council Neighborhood Grant totaling £3,000 which was match funded by Cheeky Cherubs. The floor projector has various puzzles and images which helps the learning and development of children in early years or with learning difficultiesThe room is also used for parties at weekends, youth clubs, classes and holiday clubs.TO PROVIDE JOB, TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES:At present we employ 15 people, 3 of whom are between 14-17 years old. We offer opportunities to young adults with special needs to gain valuable employment experience. At present we have one employee with Down's Syndrome and three with learning difficulties. We offer placements for local KS4 school children seeking work experience and duke of Edinburgh award and currently have 1 working towards their award. We offer work experience to university pupils gaining qualifications which need 100 hours volunteering. We have 6 people who volunteer at our youth clubs and day time play sessions.TO PROMOTE LOCAL NEW BUSINESS:The Pop Up Shops area provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to test their fledgling businesses out, with no long-term lease, no rates and no utility bills. If their businesses do well then we hope they will be encouraged to take up permanent residency in one of the empty shop units in the area. By helping to keep the shop unit vacancy numbers down we will also be benefiting from our town centre, as it has become a more desirable visitor’s destination.Our pop-up shop is currently being hired for Audiology services called Pinnaclear.One of our pop-up shop residents found that their children’s clothing business was a success at cheeky cherubs so then expanded into a vacant shop premises down the road to cheeky cherubs. We also have space in our foyer for businesses to sell their merchandise. The community room is used by small businesses to hold classes/meetings etc. e.g. we host a French lesson class for home schooled children.We have a leaflet rack which local businesses can use to promote their businesses, activities, fundraising events etc. We are a drop off point for Trafford Recycles Christmas hamper campaign, where people donate gifts, everyday essentials to go in a pamper which is prepared on the premises and then distributed to the elderly in the community. We also take our characters out to local fundraising events and give free entry vouchers and parties for raffles. The NHS party in the park is one we do regularly, where we have a free craft stall and costume appearances.We regularly have Directors Meetings to discuss the local community and how we can help improve our local area with the facilities we have at Cheeky Cherubs.

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

Directors' remuneration

Directors Remuneration received in the year was £20,490 as reported in the accounts as Directors Salaries

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
19 February 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: SUE WILKINSON
Status: Director